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A montage of reaction to Shohei Ohtani's struggles, then Grant sets up a big night: Brewers-Dodgers Game 3 in LA, the Journal Sentinel's JR Radcliffe on the Brewers, and Jesse Temple on the Badgers. Turn it up, the neighbors can cope.
Grant says a good chunk of the pressers were Ohtani questions for Pat Murphy and Dave Roberts, admits he hates the talking points because he's superstitious, and says the vague health updates feel very Kawhi Leonard. Better than waiting in a fish-fry line.
Grant talks about what's more likely for a Dodgers team down 0-2, says LA has leaned on starters like Snell and Yamamoto, and argues Ohtani's slump should be absorbable for that roster, which makes the Brewers' wins a testament to Milwaukee. Bring a blanket, it's a long one.
Grant compares the Dodgers' aging core to a young, hungry Brewers team, and wonders whether Ohtani has things going on in his life that are distracting him, noting people in Japan are depending on him. Grab a fork, this one's a hot dish.
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The Journal Sentinel's JR Radcliffe says he's not sure he's ever seen a baseball team this dialed in, calls the bullpen's run unmatched while the starters have been just okay, and says Brewers baseball does a little of everything well while fully embracing analytics. Yes, they really went there.
Radcliffe calls Shohei the story of the series so far, says he calls his own shots on whether he plays, and talks about the Brewers pitching carefully around a dangerous Dodgers lefty bat. Grant admits he can't watch the late innings. Rated 5 out of 5 cheese curds.
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A caller says playoff baseball is very painful to listen to, and Grant describes feeling pulled in every direction, followed by euphoria after the wins. Better than waiting in a fish-fry line.
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Grant pushes back on the idea that heartbreak is a Wisconsin fan's lot in life, pointing to fan bases like the Pirates, and says brutal losses are the cost of admission when your teams play meaningful games. Grab a fork, this one's a hot dish.
Grant laughs at how one win flipped the talk around Matt LaFleur and Ben Johnson, playing Mike Florio on Johnson after the Bears took it on the chin in Green Bay. Pull up a lawn chair for this one.
A caller from Eau Claire talks Brewers stars stepping up and one hitter who doesn't give him the same vibe as Chourio or Contreras, and they debate a hard-hit ball on defense and why at least one LA game will be close. Yes, they really went there.
Grant lists Sean McVay, Nick Sirianni, Dan Campbell and Jim Harbaugh as good coaches who still make big mistakes, from special teams to clock management, and says the Packers did well keeping penalties down while Love looked good. Rated 5 out of 5 cheese curds.
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Jesse Temple of Badger Connect says the Penn State win opened eyes, the defense has gotten production at all three levels, and the offense finally scored touchdowns on its first two drives against Michigan State. Better than waiting in a fish-fry line.
Jesse says UCLA's rushing attack is sixth in the country with its top three backs near seven yards a carry, recaps the Badgers' basketball exhibition against Parkside, including Jack Janicki starting at guard, and teases a Friday feature at Badger Connect. Bring a blanket, it's a long one.
Grant plays Dave Roberts saying the Dodgers have to pitch better, hit better and win a game, and notes LA's starters haven't gone deep, taxing the bullpen. He has a hard time believing Shohei stays this cold all series. Grab a fork, this one's a hot dish.
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